Waiau Pass

St James Walkway – Canterbury

Date: 17 - 21 April 2025 (Easter weekend).
Trip type: Tramp(M).
Location: St James Conservation Area, Canterbury.
Author: Megan.
Trampers: Anna (leader), Marie-Pascale, Jude, Sue, Elizabeth, Jacqui, Daniel, and Megan .

On Thursday 17th of April, two WTMC groups met at Wellington Railway station at 11.30am to catch the 1pm Interislander ferry to the South Island. After arriving in Picton, we grabbed a quick dinner and then drove south to Murchison in the club van. The night was spent at Kiwi Park Motels and Holiday Park … Read more

Dodging lazy trees on Waiau Pass

Date: 27 Jan - 3 Feb 2023.
Trip type: Flexi - whatever Sarah's legs could do.
Location: St James Conservation Area & Nelson Lakes National Park.
Author: Sarah F.
Trampers: Sarah F.

Summary Day 1: Boyle Village – Magdalen Hut Day 2: To Waiau Hut via Boyle Flat, Rokeby, Anne and Lake Guyon Huts (side trip) Day 3: To Blue Lake Hut Day 4: To Upper Travers Hut via West Sabine Hut Day 5: To Cupola Hut Day 6: To Coldwater Hut via John Tait & Hopeless … Read more